Applicator for flooring materials

ABSTRACT

A device for applying a floor covering in the liquid state made up of a tank suitable to be carried on the shoulders of an operator. A hose is connected to the bottom of the tank. A hollow wand or pipe is connected to the hose and a dispenser head is connected to the wand. The wand extends upward from the dispenser head at an angle of approximately 30*. The liquid can flow from the tank to the head when a valve is opened. The dispenser head in its preferred form is approximately 12-24 inches long and 2 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. The dispenser head is generally rectangular in cross section and has three parallel grooves extending across its bottom. The grooves are V-shaped and each has a row of holes at its apex extending from one end of the dispensing head to the other. The wand is connected to one end wall of the dispensing head. The holes in each row are staggered from the holes in the other so that streams of liquid from the holes are evenly distributed over the floor and a smooth coating results. The method of applying liquid flooring by applying parallel streams is also part of the invention.

United States Patent Gorniak [451 Mar. 21, 1972 APPLICATOR FOR FLOORINGMATERIALS [72] Inventor: Jerry T. Gorniak, 2317 East 43rd St.,

Erie, Pa. 16510 [22] Filed: Apr. 7, 1970 [21] Appl. No.: 26,238

[52] US. Cl ..222/565 [51 Int. Cl ...B65d 25/42 [58] Field of Search..40 1/1 88, 190,265, 266;

[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,170,186 2/1965 Kramer..:..401/266 X 3,495,918 2/1970 Leland ....401/226 X 3,335,448 8/1967Knestele ..401/l88 X Primary Examiner-Samuel F. Coleman AssistantExaminer-John P. Shannon, Jr. Attorney-Charles L. Lovercheck [5 7]ABSTRACT A device for applying a floor covering in the liquid state madeup of a tank suitable to be carried on the shoulders of an operator. Ahose is connected to the bottom of the tank. A hollow wand or pipe isconnected to the hose and a dispenser head is connected to the wand. Thewand extends upward from the dispenser head at an angle of approximately30. The liquid can flow from the tank to the head when a valve isopened. The dispenser head in its preferred form is approximately l2-24inches long and 2 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. The dispenser head isgenerally rectangular in cross section and has three parallel groovesextending across its bottom. The grooves are V-shaped and each has a rowof holes at its apex extending from one end of the dispensing head tothe other. The wand is connected to one end wall of the dispensing head.The holes in each row are staggered from the holes in the other so thatstreams of liquid from the holes are evenly distributed over the floorand a smooth coating results. The method of applying liquid flooring byapplying parallel streams is also part of the invention.

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SHEET 2 BF 2 INVENTOR. JERRY T. GoRNIAK APPLICATOR FOR FLOORINGMATERIALS STATEMENT OF INVENTION This invention relates to floorcovering devices and, more particularly, to the type of floor coveringdevice suitable for use in laying Torginol in floors. Torginol is atrademark owned by Torginol of America, Inc, a subsidiary of TorginolIndustries, Inc.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is anisometric view of a device according to the invention in use;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view laterally across the center of thesensing device;

FIG. 4 is a view of the dispensing head;

FIG. 5 is a side view portionally in cross section showing a combinationaccording to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Now with more particular referenceto the drawings, the dispensing device is shown generally at having awand 11 attached to the end of the device and with a hose 12 attached tothe wand. A valve 13 is disposed between the wand and the hose and ahandle 26 is supported on the hose by which an operator can hold thedevice over a floor with the dispensing device in general parallel withthe floor to be covered in FIG. 1.

The tank 14 is shown having a strap 29 for holding it to the shoulder ofan operator. The sensing device has a bottom 16, side 17, ends 18 and19, and a filled cap 20. The sensing device is generally rectangular incross section as shown in FIG. 3 and has a plurality, in this case threeV-shaped grooves having holes 30, 31 and 32 through which the liquid maybe dispensed.

The tank 14 is connected to the hose l2 and has a filler cap 20 throughwhich the liquid in the tank can be replenished. The tank has a strainer21 which will strain out lumps of liquid to prevent the dispensingdevice from plugging.

The elbow 24 attached to the end of the dispensing device has an opening23 and a nut 25 attaches the elbow 24 which is attachedto wand 11. Thegrooves 27 generally are V-shaped and have the portions joining themindicated at 28 generally parallel to the top.

In the operation the operator applies the chip coat which should beapplied with caution to eliminate chip bunching.

After chipping, depending upon the type of underlining which is used, itshould be checked to see that there are no overload areas. If so thechips should be rearranged with a brush or whisk broom in corners andunder toekicks if needed. After this has been done a uniform coat ofglaze is dispensed over the entire surface.

Calculating 2 gallons per 100 foot depending upon the open time of theunderlay or screen coat, more glaze could be required.

When using catalyzed glaze, wait minutes after rain coat has beenapplied, then roll with a short nap roller to roll down and uniform anypuddles that may have formed because of floor imperfections oroverglazing puddles with rain machine.

If uncatalyzed glaze is used in rain coat, 25 to 35 minutes can lapsebefore rolling. You can do this wearing golf shoes if substrate issound. If rolling is done cautiously, you can complete the floor withoutsanding.

If sanding is necessary, it can be done at this point or after one ortwo squeegee coatsof glaze have been ap lied.

When going over existing floor covering (tr e, inlay etc.)

and they become soft and puncture under the pressure of golf spikes, itis advised to either eliminate the roller coat or do the floor insections that can be reached with a long handled roller. If roller coatis eliminated, then proceed with one or two finish coats before sanding.The finish coats should be applied with a vinyl squeegee.

Continue to apply squeegee coats to the specified number of coatsrequired.

RAIN MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS Some other uses of the Rain machine are:

l. Manually dispensing liquid fertilizer over lawn area or plants.

2. Dispensing blanket weed killer.

3. Gentle watering of plants or new seeding.

4. Attached to garden hose for forceful and quick watering areas.

5. Chemically treating dust areas (calcium chloride, salt brine, orother corrosive materials).

6. For dispensing concrete curing chemicals to concrete surfaces.

7. Can be used to dispense most any liquid uniformly.

The foregoing specification sets forth the invention in its preferredpractical forms but the structure shown is capable of modificationwithin a range of equivalents without departing from the invention whichis to be understood is broadly novel as is commensurate with theappended claims.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property orprivilege is claimed are defined as followed:

1. A device for applying liquid flooring comprising an elongatedtroughlike dispenser generally rectangular in cross section,

said dispenser having a bottom, sides, two closed ends, a

top, and a bottom defining an enclosure,

said bottom having at least two spaced grooves formed therein,

said grooves being generally V-shaped and extending substantially fromone end of said dispenser to the other,

longitudinally spaced rows of holes in said grooves and a hollow wandattached to one said end whereby a supply of said liquid flooringmaterial can be connected to said enclosure and dispensed through saidopenings,

a supply tank,

said supply tank being connected to said wand, whereby liquid can bedispensed from said tank through said wand to said device, and saidliquid may flow from said device through said holes to a floor,

said wand extends upward and away from said device at an angle ofapproximately 30,

valve means is connected in series with said wand, said top isremovable.

2. The combination recited in claim I, wherein said bottom has threesaid grooves formed therein,

and a portion of said bottom extending from one said end to the other isparallel to said top.

1. A device for applying liquid flooring comprising an elongatedtroughlike dispenser generally rectangular in cross section, saiddispenser having a bottom, sides, two closed ends, a top, and a bottomdefining an enclosure, said bottom having at least two spaced groovesformed therein, said grooves being generally V-shaped and extendingsubstantially from one end of said dispenser to the other,longitudinally spaced rows of holes in said grooves and a hollow wandattached to one said end whereby a supply of said liquid flooringmaterial can be connected to said enclosure and dispensed through saidopenings, a supply tank, said supply tank being connected to said wand,whereby liquid can be dispensed from said tank through said wand to saiddevice, and said liquid may flow from said device through said holes toa floor, said wand extends upward and away from said device at an angleof approximately 30*, valve means is connected in series with said wand,said top is removable.
 2. The combination recited in claim 1, whereinsaid bottom has three said grooves formed therein, and a portion of saidbottom extending from one said end to the other is parallel to said top.